Posted on: Saturday, June 19, 2004

Health Calendar

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Qigong Seminar, presentation of the basic concepts of qigong and experiencing vital energy, noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA; free. 941-9707.

Keiki Passenger Fitting Station, learn if your child's car safety seat is the proper size and kind and if it is secured correctly, 1 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Medical Center; free. Appointment required: 537-7117.

Low-Sodium Cooking with Flair, learn to use spices, herbs and specific cooking techniques to create low-salt dishes, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; $30. 566-3780.

Raising Resilient Families, Ann Stark talks about effective communication, problem solving and dealing with difficult situations within families, sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Hawaiian Islands, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lanikai Edlmentary School Learning Center; free. 595-3314.

Start Walking Now, workshop to assist midlife and older adults in beginning a fitness program, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii and AARP Hawaii, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion; free. Registration required: 1-877-926-8300.

Foot Reflexology, workshop led by Marie Riley on applying pressure to points on the feet, for ages 55 and over, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $9 per class or $30 for four Friday classes on reflexology through July 23. Registration required: 235-7433.

How to Detox Your Body This Summer, learn safe and effective detoxification methods for body purification from Dr. Thauna Abrin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 26, Hawaii Wellness Retreat House; $35. Registration: 848-5544 or www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.

Yoga Stretches & Chi Kung, workshop by Marie Riley shows movement exercises to balace breath, digestion, circulation and nerves, 10 a.m.-noon June 26, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.